NHTSA Recall 13V142000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V142000; Date: Apr. 16, 2013
During a regeneration process to clean exhaust emissions, if the bellows pipe has failed, the hot exhaust gases may not be contained, resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 MCI D4000; 2013 MCI D4000; 2012 MCI D4000istv; 2013 MCI D4000istv; 2012 MCI D4005; 2013 MCI D4005; 2012 MCI D4500; 2013 MCI D4500; 2012 MCI D4505; 2013 MCI D4505
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries
Affected Units:: 155
Recall Summary:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 d4000, d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 motorcoaches manufactured from may 2012 through December 2012 and equipped with a cummins isx epa 2010 engine. In the affected buses, the bellows pipe in the exhaust system may have been incorrectly assembled, which could result in a failure of the pipe during operation.
How to Fix:
Mci will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the bellows pipes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Customers may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 23, 2013
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